Rep. Artur Davis being vetted for Obama post

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Rep. Artur Davis being vetted for Obama post
By Ben Evans The Associated Press
Published: Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, December 12, 2008 at 10:26 p.m.

WASHINGTON | Rep. Artur Davis of Alabama is being vetted for an undisclosed position in president-elect Barack Obama’s administration, but he says he isn’t seeking a new job and doesn’t expect to be selected.

Davis, a three-term Democrat from Birmingham who attended Harvard Law School with Obama, said the transition team approached him several weeks ago and asked if he would undergo a background check. Davis’ office declined to say what position is being considered. Obama’s transition team, which has vetted dozens of potential nominees, declined to comment Friday............

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[Syrinx]

1. I thought he had a shot at being nominated for AG

I still think he might've been a better choice than Eric Holder.